Keira Knightley in 2008 and left, on her wedding day Photo: MATRIX/ REX

Pictures which have emerged of the 28 year-old at her wedding ceremony in the south of France on Saturday May 4, reveal that the actress sported a tulle Chanel dress which is strikingly similar to the one she was photographed in back in 2008 - if not the same.

The case of déjà vu was spotted by
Look Magazine
, who pointed out that Knightley wore the same dress to a Bafta party in 2008. Incidentally, she attended the party with her ex-partner,
Homeland
actor Rupert Friend.

The photos of Keira arm in arm with her new husband, Klaxons vocalist and keyboardist James Righton, show a slightly puffier-skirted dress, but this could have been achieved by a simple petticoat inserted underneath. A Chanel spokesperson confirmed that her wedding dress was from the label's haute couture spring/summer 2006 collection.

Knightley, who plays Chanel founder Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel in a mini film to mark the brand's 100th anniversary released next week, accessorised with a bouclé jacket by the French fashion house. She added a flower garland in her hair and Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses.

Knightley in the dress with ex-boyfriend Rupert Friend in 2008. Photo: Rex

She announced her engagement last year, and chose to tie the knot at the town hall in Mazon, near Avignon, ahead of a party at a nearby estate.

One onlooker said: "Keira looked extremely moved by the whole thing - there were certainly tears of happiness.